NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Proof the Tennessee Titans are healthier now than before their bye came in a roster announcement Monday. Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones and two others can start practicing with the team, a big step toward rejoining the active roster.

The Titans also designated rookie wide receiver Racey McMath and safety Dane Cruikshank to return to practice. Getting this trio back could be a big boost for the Titans (8-4), who currently sit atop the AFC South and returned to work Monday up a spot to No. 2 in the AFC with five games remaining.

"Those guys have been working extremely hard to get back, which is what we ask everybody that isn't participating," coach Mike Vrabel said. "And, I felt like the training staff, the weight staff, everybody involved, those particular players worked extremely hard. I think it's beneficial."